“Motherhood should not cost you your identity,” Actress Uche Ogbodo 

Summary: Actress Uche Ogbodo called on all mothers to prioritise their well-being and self-care over caring for their husbands and children. She stated that the toll of motherhood has led to body-shaming, exhaustion, stress, and reduced confidence for women. 

Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo called on all mothers to prioritise their well-being and self-care, and not neglect themselves while caring for their families. She shared this in a viral video posted on her Instagram page on Tuesday, February 24,  2026.

In the viral video, the actress spoke honestly about how motherhood often leads to exhaustion, stress, and a fading sense of confidence as the body changes. She highlighted the hidden toll of motherhood, noting the emotional and physical challenges it entails.

“Sometimes, in the journey of motherhood, we lose ourselves. We give birth. We nurture. We sacrifice. We pour into our children and our husbands until there is nothing left for us,” she wrote.

She explained that the constant care for others led to negligence of the woman’s body and self-care. This automatically leads to body shaming, fatigue, increased stress, reduced confidence and makes women endure mental health trauma silently. The actress encouraged mothers not to neglect themselves while taking care of their husbands and kids. 

“Then slowly… the body shaming begins. The exhaustion deepens. The stress piles up quietly. Your body changes. Your confidence fades. Your mind feels heavy. darker than you expected. And before you even understand what’s happening, depression starts to whisper lies — that you’re no longer beautiful, no longer enough. And sometimes… he, the Man you’ve Sacrificed everything for, walks away,” Uche said.

She encouraged women to fight back against these feelings by taking active steps to reclaim their self-worth. She also emphasised that mothers should never lose their identity or sense of self-worth.

“But hear this clearly: Motherhood should not cost you your identity. It should not cost you your mental health. And it should not cost you your worth. You are still a woman. You are still beautiful. You are still deserving of care, healing, and softness. Take care of yourself, too. Pour it into yourself, too. Because when a woman is whole, she shines — not just for others, but for herself,” she advised.